Rep. Alex Kolodin

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment would limit Arizona's regular legislative sessions in even-numbered years to only four types of bills: repealing laws or administrative rules, emergency measures, government funding support, or budget reconciliation. It would require the governor to specify subjects for special sessions, restricting those sessions to only those topics. The amendment must be approved by voters at the next general election to take effect. Currently, it is in early legislative stages with no votes recorded.

Maddy summaryHCR 2036 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit Arizona legislators to introducing no more than 10 bills during a regular legislative session, with only repeal bills allowed in the second session. It also requires committee hearings for any bill cosponsored by at least one member from each of the two largest political parties. Exceptions include emergency measures, general appropriation bills, and budget reconciliation bills. The amendment aims to reduce legislative volume and promote cross-party consideration, as stated in the "findings" that "there are already enough laws." This proposal must be approved by voters before taking effect.

Maddy summaryHCR 2014 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would change how Arizona's House of Representatives seats are designated and establish an independent redistricting commission. Starting in 2027, each legislative district would elect two representatives whose seats would be labeled "A" and "B" based on the alphabetical order of their names (surname then first name), requiring candidates to run for a specific seat. It also creates a five-member independent redistricting commission with strict rules to ensure political balance (no more than two members from the same party) and requires members to have been registered voters for at least three years without recent political office or lobbying roles. This amendment must be approved by Arizona voters to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2930 creates a state fund to help county sheriffs' departments and municipal police departments purchase ballistic shields that protect against high-powered firearms. Law enforcement agencies receiving funds must contribute a 50% match from their own resources. The bill appropriates $2 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026, with the funds continuously available to avoid expiration under standard appropriation rules. This directly affects local law enforcement agencies that employ certified peace officers in Arizona.

Maddy summaryHCR 2038 requires Arizona state agencies to submit proposed rules likely to increase regulatory costs by over $100,000 annually to the Office of Economic Opportunity for review. If costs exceed $500,000 within five years, the rule cannot take effect without legislative ratification through a separate bill. The bill also allows the legislature to eliminate rules costing taxpayers over $1 million yearly via concurrent resolution. It directly affects state agencies creating new regulations and the businesses/citizens regulated by those rules. The measure applies to most agency rules but excludes emergency rules and the Corporation Commission.

Maddy summaryHB 2703 would have amended Arizona election law to update rules for polling places and early voting. It required counties to adjust precinct boundaries if early voting ballots might reduce in-person turnout at specific locations, allowed voting centers (where voters can cast ballots at any location in the county), and established procedures for emergency voting centers during elections. The bill also updated school polling place requirements, mandated voter notification for polling place changes, and addressed ballot tabulation deadlines for early voting. Passed by the legislature in February 2025, the bill was vetoed by the governor the same month.

Maddy summaryHCR 2060 proposes repealing Arizona's current open primary system by amending the state constitution. It would eliminate the provision allowing voters registered as "no party preference" or independents to vote in any political party's primary election. If approved by voters, this change would restrict primary voting to only registered members of the party holding that primary. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (House first and second readings) and requires voter approval to take effect.

Maddy summaryHCM 2016 is a symbolic resolution (not a binding bill) passed by the Arizona House of Representatives. It urges the U.S. Congress to support the Palo Verde Generating Station, Arizona's largest nuclear power plant, highlighting its role as a major clean energy source (supplying 70% of Arizona's carbon-free energy), economic contributor ($2.3 billion annual impact), and employer (2,000+ full-time workers). The resolution cites the plant's use of recycled water, lower costs compared to solar, and public support for nuclear energy (56% in a 2024 survey) to make its case. It does not create new policy but requests congressional recognition and support for the facility.

Maddy summaryHB 2420 would have allocated $4.2 million from Arizona's state general fund for the Department of Education to support the "college credit by examination incentive program" under Arizona law. This program helps students earn college credit through exams instead of taking full courses, directly benefiting Arizona students seeking cost-effective higher education pathways. The bill aimed to fully fund this initiative in future years beyond the initial $4.2 million for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill failed to advance in the legislature on February 12, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2796 requires prosecutors to obtain prior approval from the attorney general and all applicable county attorneys before filing criminal charges against individuals defined as "politically engaged persons." This includes current or former elected officials, candidates for office, advocacy groups, and close associates like employees or family members of those individuals. If approval is not secured, courts must dismiss the charges unless prosecutors prove they had no knowledge the defendant was politically engaged at the time of filing. The bill aims to create a procedural safeguard for politically active individuals by adding an administrative step before criminal charges can proceed.